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The year 2021 was an amazing one for IWC, thanks to so many great Pilot watch releases and the brands innovative way to show its new watches to the world. By using large containers located in several
I try not to complain too much about my job (because that would be pretty ridiculous), but when our newly minted Managing Editor asked me to pick my Top 5 watches released in 2021, I felt obliged to w
In a no less dramatic way than the Formula 1 season, The Fast And The Fratelli came to an end last week. Our mission was to find the best racing chronograph of the last decade. We saw many contenders,
A while ago, I mentioned that The (Dutch) Speedmaster Club is being revived. The first step is here.. a dedicated forum for Omega Speedmaster watches.I installed a PHPBB forum system on my omega-addic
About a month ago we drove to Switzerland to visit a few watch brands. One of these brands was TAG Heuer, located in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Since our publication of the TAG Heuer Carrera CH80 review, a lo
During one of the get-togethers we organized, we came across this very special Omega Constellation that one of the guests brought in. Now, I have to admit that I have a weak spot for the Constellation
Welcome to This Week in Watches for December 21, 2019!? As youll see, this weeks news already has us looking forward to next year in certain parts of? the world.? Lets get to itTissot T-Race MotoGP Li
Its no secret that we are fans of the Rado brand here at Fratello. Especially the vintage-inspired timepieces. These throwback fancies are loved by many Fratello team members. But the brand also made
Unlike our dark STEALTH picks a couple of weeks ago, this time we go all-in for holiday sweetness. After another heavy hit of pandemic life, if there is one thing we need, it's holiday cheer. And her
Phillips auctioned off the Omega Speedmaster Professional ref. 145.012-67SP that belonged to American author Ralph Ellison. He wore it from 1968 till his death in 1994. Now it has sold for a whopping
Is there such a thing as the end of your horological journey? I used to believe that there wasnt. But after wearing the Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Chronograph in Sedna Gold, now I am temp
One of the items of the 2019 Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gift is an Aston Martin DBS Superleggera designed by Daniel Craig. A car that comes with a free Omega Seamaster 300M 007 in platinum, only 7 pieces.I
Of course, over the course of 2020, Omega introduced more than three Speedmaster watches. However, the release calendar was significantly scaled back in comparison to previous years. It seems that Ome
In this podcast, I talk with OMEGAs Mr. Andreas Hobmeier, Vice President of Production and Procurement, about Master Chronometer and the role of METAS. We speak about all the facets of Master Chronome
A favorite pastime of mine is to scroll through the archives of Bal ezss extensive Watch Strap Review series. In most cases, Im hunting for inspiration to pair an ol faithful watch with a fresh strap.
I do enjoy writing lists (and tis the season, of course, with everybodys end-of-year round-ups hitting the web), but it can be harder than it looks. I suppose it comes down to how seriously you take t
Alon Ben-Joseph of AceJewelers.com friend of the show did a very nice video review on last years introduced Omega Speedmaster Professional 40th Anniversary Limited Edition.I love this version of the
Another rare bird passed by my studio the other day: the?Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph?City of Sails (ref.25860IS.0.1110IS.01).I must admit that APs are not my speciality (we have RJ for that)
Back in 2010, when Cartier introduced their Calibre de Cartier I would have never thought that it would be possible to create a divers watch based on this model. Even though the Calibre de Cartier was
3, 6, 9 and 12 There is no watch brand that relies, so much on these four bold numbers.?Year after year,?Panerai keeps its followers in a grip and surprises them with new models. Often with minimal c
